Monday

As part of setup before milking, I need to lean over a railing to reach a rather large valve and open it. The position is a little awkward and sometimes the valve sticks. Today it positively wouldn't budge. Carol, the dairy owner, was there and I let her know that I couldn't move the valve so she wouldn't start up the pumps while I continued on w/ the setup. When Mike walked in I asked if he could open the valve for me. Carol yelled over that she had already done that. Sure enough, the valve was in the correct position. 5'2" Carol was stronger than 5' 10" me. I really need that yoga CD I ordered. I don't know if those exercises will increase my upper body strength but I figure the yoga will give me the peace to not care I'm a wimp.